Tackling a kitchen project: Part 1

Tackling a kitchen project can be not only time consuming but out right SCARY!. There are so many things that need to be taken into consideration. Style, storage, counter tops, backsplash, but the confusion can be minimized with a well thought out plan of execution and can make the experience an enjoyable one.

Planning is the first step to any successful project from the initial layout to selecting finishes and budgeting through to installation.

The Layout

The layout is the most important step in the process of planning your kitchen, an efficient kitchen ensures that everything is right at our finger tips when you need it. Your lifestyle plays a huge roll in how your kitchen should be organized, do you use a lot of spices, do you have trouble bending down or reaching up, are you extremely organized or just the complete opposite, these factors all play a roll and will determine the layout and accessories that best suit your needs. These simple factors are often overlooked as most people put more effort into the aesthetics or the final appearance, but if you take the time to brainstorm how you use your kitchen on a daily basis the end results are much greater.

Below is an example of a plan completed for a client, we designed a pullout spice rack beside the range for quick access when cooking, incorporated lazy susan trays in the corner cabinets for the best efficiency and used a deep pantry cabinet with pullout towers to maximize the storage. This client also wanted a small communications area, where they could pay bills and use a laptop, so we designed a small desk with a filing system for easy access of files. The sink, range and refrigerator are in good proximity of each other creating an efficient working triangle.

A well designed kitchen layout is essential to having an efficient kitchen that works for your lifestyle.